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💧 Freshwater Least Concern 🍽️ Edible 🌡️ Tropical

Bannertail catfish

Brochis robineae Burgess, 1983
Max Length
4.4 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
2.9
Depth
-
Climate
Tropical
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
demersal

📖 Overview

Overview information for Bannertail catfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.

Scientific Name
Brochis robineae
Authority
Burgess, 1983
Habitat
Freshwater
Climate
Tropical
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
4.4 cm
Trophic Level
2.9
Resilience
High
Vulnerability
10.00/100
Water Temp
23–26 °C
Salinity
0–0.5 ppt

🔬 Taxonomy

Genus
Brochis
Brochis
Species
Bannertail catfish
Brochis robineae

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bannertail catfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bannertail catfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bannertail catfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Reproduction data for Bannertail catfish is currently being compiled.

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Freshwater; demersal; pH range: 6.0 - 8.0; dH range: 5 - 12. Tropical; 23°C - 26°C South America: Upper Negro River basin.

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
💧 Freshwater ⬇️ Benthic
Trophic Level
2.9±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0182 × L3.02 (TL)
Max TL
4.4cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Temperature Range
23–26°C
pH Range
6–8
Salinity Range
0–0.5ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2018

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
High
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
10.00/100
Low vulnerability
Trophic Level
2.9
Omnivore / Planktivore
Climate Zone
Tropical
Described By
Burgess, 1983

🍽️ Edibility & Flavour

"Brochis Robineae is an edible species."

✗ Not for Raw
✓ Fresh Indicators
  • Clear, bright eyes — cloudy eyes indicate age
  • Firm flesh that springs back when pressed
  • Fresh ocean smell, never strong or ammonia-like
  • Bright red or pink gills, not grey or brown
  • Shiny, moist skin with scales tightly attached
✗ Avoid If
  • Cloudy or sunken eyes
  • Strong fishy or ammonia odour
  • Soft, mushy flesh that doesn't spring back
  • Discoloured or dry flesh
Best Cooking Methods
Baking Grilling Pan-frying

Nutrition

Detailed nutritional data for Bannertail catfish is currently being compiled from USDA FoodData Central.

🔬 Mercury Safety

Mercury data for Bannertail catfish has not yet been assigned. Please consult FDA/EPA guidance for general seafood safety advice.

🌿 Sustainability

Best Choice
Healthy stocks, low impact
Good Alternative
Well-managed, minor concerns
Use Caution
Check sourcing and season
Avoid
Overfished or high impact

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